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R257 OAB

1997 Land Rover Discovery

Red Diesel 2495cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires27 Aug 2020
Tests16 (14 pass, 2 fail)
Pass rate87.5%

Mileage

153,757 mi
Last recorded153,757 miles
Recorded on14 Aug 2019
Typical for 1997 Land Rover Discovery124,978 mi

Above average mileage for this year

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationR257 OAB
MakeLand Rover
ModelDiscovery
Year1997
ColourRed
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine2,495cc

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MOT History

14 pass 2 fail
Pass 14 Aug 2019 153,757 miles

Nearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded + holed but outside prescribed area

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 22 Aug 2018 147,251 miles

Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

Pass 4 Aug 2017 138,408 miles

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Fail 17 Jul 2017 138,393 miles

Front Brake pipe excessively corroded n/s and o/s as marked (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt as marked (2.2.C.1c)

Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin n/s and o/s (3.5.1g)

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 22 Aug 2016 132,374 miles

Front wheel bearing has slight play n/s and o/s (2.5.A.3c)

Offside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Pass 27 Aug 2015 121,939 miles
Pass 28 Aug 2014 110,223 miles
Pass 22 Oct 2013 99,944 miles
Pass 5 Oct 2012 89,142 miles
Pass 26 Oct 2011 83,423 miles
Fail 25 Oct 2010 81,956 miles

Nearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Offside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

Pass 25 Oct 2010 81,956 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2009 81,037 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2008 80,050 miles
Pass 24 Oct 2007 79,067 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2006 78,077 miles

Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

How Reliable is the Land Rover Discovery?

Based on 4,388,972 MOT tests across 325,470 vehicles.

72.7%
Pass Rate
6,904
Miles/Year
36
Year Lifespan
325,470
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 153,632
Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded 141,712
Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings 136,366
position lamp(s) not working 91,214
Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush 88,089
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R257 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery in Red with a 2,495cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 16 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 87.5%.

Across all 1997 Land Rover Discovery models, the average MOT pass rate is 66.7% with a typical mileage of 124,978 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Land Rover Discovery fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 153,632 recorded failures. If you're considering buying R257 OAB, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Land Rover Discovery typically stays on UK roads for around 36 years. At 29 years old, this Land Rover Discovery is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was R257 OAB registered?

R257 OAB is a 1997 Land Rover Discovery, first registered on 14 November 1997.

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